KJ Kim Jardine

Draper, UT ***** 801-***-**** ad1r51@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL

SUMMARY

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

SKILLS Evaluation

Foley Catheter Insertion and

Removal

Physical Assessment

IV Drug Therapy Management

Removing Sutures

Patient Monitoring

Pain Management

Medication Administration

Patient Assessments

WORK HISTORY REGISTERED NURSE 12/2019 to 05/2023

GreenWood Health Center Midvale, Ut

Started IV's, accessed ports and PICC lines to give IV fluid, medications and blood draws. Also administered IM injections.

Communicated with patients and collaborated with Physicians about patient care and urgent health concerns.

Triaged patient's in office and over the phone for concerning conditions. Directed patient's to the Emergency Room for care or in office I would call for an ambulance and call the ED to give report on the patient. Managed the staffing for the MAls in the clinic as well as lab. Documented all charting for patient's in EPIC.

PACU REGISTERED NURSE 08/2017 to 12/2021

Lone Peak Hospital Draper, UT

Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.

Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.

Supported healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with hospital policies and maintaining situational awareness.

Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.

Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures. Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.

Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

PACU REGISTERED NURSE 03/2015 to 11/2020

University Of Utah Hospital SLC, Ut

Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.

Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.

Supported healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with hospital policies and maintaining situational awareness.

Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.

Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.

Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms. Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.

PICU REGISTERED NURSE/ CHARGE NURSE 01/1990 to 05/2013 Primary Childrens Medical Center SLC, Ut

Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.

Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.

Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician. Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.

Delivered outstanding patient care in Neuro trauma, ECMO, Advanced Respiratory Illness's and post op open heart surgeries in our 44 bed critical care unit.

Responded to Trauma 1 calls to The ED.

Responded to all codes in our ICU and the patient floors while scheduled as the charge Nurse.

Managed staffing and patient assignments for 44 bed ICU. Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines. Worked with Multiple IV lines, CVP, Art lines, PICC lines, titrated drips, chest tubes, Multiple types of mechanical ventilation. Post op management of open heart surgery.

Pediatric patient population age Newborn to age 18. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science Nursing

University of Phoenix, Tempe, AZ

Associate of Science Registered Nurse 12/1989

Weber State University, Ogden, UT

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